September 3, 2025
NEW DELHI – The monsoon 2025 fury continued to batter India on Tuesday with relentless heavy rains wreaking havoc in several states across the country.
From Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR, to the hilly states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, heavy rains over the last few days have caused floods, landslides and waterlogging, throwing normal life out of gear.
Several rivers, including Yamuna [the Yamuna] in Delhi and the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi in Punjab were flowing above the danger marks, prompting authorities to issue flood alerts and evacuate people from low-lying areas.
Roads and highways have been damaged, affecting transport services across several districts. Schools in multiple states have been ordered to remain closed with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings of more heavy rainfall.
Yamuna crosses danger mark in Delhi
In the national capital Delhi, the Yamuna River was flowing above the danger mark of 205.33 meters on Tuesday. Authorities have suspended traffic movement on the Old Iron Bridge (Loha Pul) after 5 pm. A flood alert has been sounded in the capital city. People from low-lying areas have been evacuated to safer places.
In nearby Gurugram, intermittent heavy rains resulted in severe waterlogging in several areas, resulting in long traffic snarls. Schools in Delhi and NCR have been asked to function online and offices were told to allow work from home.
Punjab devastated by floods
Punjab is among the worst-hit, with major rivers overflowing and several areas submerged. Indian Test cricket captain Shubman Gill, who hails from Punjab, said he was heartbroken to see his state devastated by floods.
“Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods. Punjab will always be stronger than any adversity, and we’ll rise up from this. My prayers are with all affected families. Standing strong with my people,” he posted on X.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria will visit flood-hit districts over the next couple of days. He will visit Ferozepur, Tarn Taran, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Sri Anandpur Sahib.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that saving lives is the first priority.
“The government is providing all possible help to the people. We are present every moment in the service of the people. We also appeal to all Punjabis that let us come together in this difficult time and support each other in some form of help or the other,” he said on Monday while visiting flood-affected areas.
Rain batters Shimla, Army joins restoration work
In Himachal Pradesh, Shimla received heavy rainfall for the third consecutive day on Tuesday. According to the Meteorological Department, the rain is likely to continue for the next 24 hours.
Educational institutions in Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Bilaspur, Kinnaur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu, Una, and Mandi will remain closed today.
In Kullu, the army deployed a Chinook helicopter to airlift NHAI machinery for road restoration in several rain-hit areas that were cut off by landslides.
Jammu and Kashmir: Vaishno Devi Yatra to remain suspended
The Vaishno Devi Yatra, which was suspended following a landslide in Reasi earlier this month will remain suspended amid heavy rains. The Shrine Board has cancelled all bookings, including helicopter and accommodation services, and assured a full refund until the Yatra resumes.
In Rajouri, the Rajouri–Budhal–Mahore road remained closed after a stretch was washed away following multiple landslides. A temporary culvert bridge was also washed away. The Border Road Organisation (BRO) officials said the restoration may take several more days.
Meanwhile, incessant rainfall for three straight days has disrupted normal life in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. The area witnessed fresh rain on Tuesday.
Several districts in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana also received heavy rains, resulting in waterlogging.